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Debug Bar vs FDP Debug (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Debug Bar

Debug Bar

4.1(69)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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FDP Debug

FDP Debug

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Debug Bar has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 69 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Debug Bar has accumulated 2.1M+ total downloads while FDP Debug has 2.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5Debug Bar
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FDP DebugN/A
Total Reviews
69Debug Bar
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FDP Debug0
Active Installs
20K+Debug Bar
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FDP Debug10
Total Downloads
2.1M+Debug Bar
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FDP Debug2.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ADebug Bar
FDP DebugN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDebug Bar
◄
FDP Debug3 months ago
First Released
2010Debug Bar
FDP Debug2021
Age
16 yearsDebug Bar
FDP Debug5 years
WP Requires
3.4+Debug Bar
FDP Debug4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Debug Bar
FDP Debug5.6+
Business Model
FreeDebug Bar
FDP DebugFree
Latest Version
1.1.8Debug Bar
FDP Debug0.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Debug Bar

4.1/5(69 reviews)
5
74%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
19%

FDP Debug

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Debug Bar Reviews

by Lene

Simple and easy

It works…

by Michael Galli

Works perfectly

Finding bugs is very easy and efficient with that plugin. I can highly recommend it.

by James Hunt

Seemingly abandoned

Debug Bar is still listed in WordPress’s own developer documentation as a go-to debugging tool, yet it hasn’t been updated in over a year and throws PHP errors. It’s a clear example of Automattic prom

FDP Debug Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debug Bar or FDP Debug more popular?
Debug Bar has 20K+ active installations while FDP Debug has 10. Debug Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Debug Bar or FDP Debug?
Debug Bar has a 4.1/5 rating from 69 reviews, while FDP Debug has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Debug Bar and FDP Debug free?
Debug Bar is free and FDP Debug is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Debug Bar or FDP Debug?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Debug Bar was last updated 1 month ago and FDP Debug was last updated 3 months ago.

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